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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2011	Rocca di Castagnoli	Stielle Chianti Classico Gran Selezione	The 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle is superb. Rich, ample and expressive in the glass, the 2011 offers striking textural breadth and richness, yet never comes across as heavy or overdone. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, menthol and licorice meld into the super-expressive, generous finish. The 2011 can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to a decade-plus. This is a tremendous showing.	Vinous	94		2018-03-06
2017	Barker's Marque	Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc Blind River	Grapefruit, peach and lime zest notes mingle with details of lemongrass, mineral and fresh-ground ginger, showing good intensity and a supple, juicy body. Drink now.	Wine Spectator	90		2018-03-01
2015	Maso Cantanghel	Pinot Grigio	Light yellow gold. Also done in a ripe style, this Pinot Grigio bears no resemblance to the supermarket wines made in much of the Veneto. This one has good viscosity, a full mouthfeel, and moderate acidity that complements and balances the rich fruit. Gorgeous drinking. The Maso Papa vineyard is 1.5 acres at 950 feet altitude and is traditionally Pergola trained. About 20 percent fermented in barrique.	I-Wine Review	90		2018-02-28
2014	Maso Cantanghel	Sauvignon Blanc	Yellow straw. Mineral-accented aromas of lemon curd with a touch of turmeric. Reveals an exciting palate, unexpected for the variety, of intense ripe, rich lemon with a light marzipan notes and vibrant acidity that ensures a super fresh finish. Pair this wine as you would a Grand Cru Chablis.	I-Wine Review	91		2018-02-28
2012	Maso Cantanghel	Pinot Nero	Spicy, somewhat honeyed nose showing notes of red cherry. The Pinot Nero has a lush texture with pomegranate and red cherry notes. Excellent finish, clean and long.and spicy. From a 5.5 acre vineyard at 1650′ altitude. Destemmed and fermented in 30 hl casks and aged in new and used French barriques for 12 months.	I-Wine Review	91		2018-02-28
2015	Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre	FourChaume 1er Cru Chablis 2015	Generous in its sweet ripeness, this wine takes the vintage to a sophisticated integration of firm, juicy pear flavors, cider apple and lees, all powered by high-toned alcohol. It may not be a wine to cellar, but it holds true to its Chablis roots and will offer a lot of pleasure over the coming year with grilled langoustines or other rich shellfish.	Wine & Spirits	91		2018-02-28
2015	Lumos Wine Co	Five Blocks Willamette Valley Pinot Noir	Moderate garnet color in the glass. Love this nose! Aromas of dark cherry, warm spices, toast and rose petal. Forward drinking and welcoming, with mid weight flavors of black cherry, ollaliberry, spice and the right touch of oak. Silky and seamless, with fine-grain tannins and an agreeable finish. Consistently one of Oregon’s best values in Pinot Noir.	Prince of Pinot	91		2018-02-27
2015	Lumos Wine Co	Temperance Hill Pinot Noir	Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of blackberry, herbs and seasoned oak echo on the nose. Very charming, with a nicely spiced mid weight blackberry fruit core. The tannic backbone is substantial but not at the forefront. The subtle oak treatment delights. What sets this wine apart is the remarkably persistent finish. Like Tom Brady, it’s all about the finish.	Prince of Pinot	95		2018-02-27
2014	Andrea Oberto	Barolo Albarella	The 2014 Barolo Albarella is fabulous. Succulent black cherry, lavender, graphite, spice, new leather and menthol all flesh out in the glass. Ample, creamy and voluptuous, with plenty of supporting tannin, the dark, brooding 2014 shows off the more potent side of the year while somehow managing to be both deep and wonderfully translucent. This is a tremendous Barolo from Andrea Oberto that needs time to fully come together and assimilate its oak.	Vinous	93+		2018-02-22
2014	Andrea Oberto	Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata	Things get even better with the 2014 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata. Sweet floral aromatics, spice, sweet red cherry and kirsch infuse this silky, racy Barolo from Andrea Oberto. Bright, precise and nuanced to the core, the 2014 is absolutely gorgeous today. The long, persistent finish is a thing of beauty. Readers will find a wine that beautifully encapsulates the qualities that make Rocche dell'Annunziata one of the top sites in Barolo.	Vinous	94		2018-02-22